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China Tariff News and Tracker

China Tariff News and Tracker

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 This is your China Tariff Tracker podcast.

"China Tariff Tracker" is your go-to daily podcast that provides up-to-date news and analysis on tariffs imposed on China by the US, particularly during the Trump administration. Stay informed and gain valuable insights with expert discussions about the impacts of these tariffs on global trade, economic strategies, and market trends. Whether you're a business professional, economist, or simply interested in international relations, this podcast delivers the crucial information you need to navigate the complexities of US-China tariffs. Tune in for accurate reporting and expert opinions, ensuring you are always informed on the latest developments.

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  • US Tariffs on China Reach 20 Percent Amid Trade Tensions Taiwan Deal Boosts American Export Prospects

    US Tariffs on China Reach 20 Percent Amid Trade Tensions Taiwan Deal Boosts American Export Prospects
    Feb 18 2026
    Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, listeners, where we break down the latest on U.S. tariffs targeting China under President Trump.

    As of February 2026, the U.S. has modified China's IEEPA tariff to 20 percent—split as 10 percent for fentanyl-related measures and 10 percent reciprocal—following a trade deal announced November 2025, according to PMMI's Cross Border Trade Updates. Higher reciprocal tariffs on China are paused until next year, but the average effective U.S. tariff rate on all imports now stands at 9.9 percent, the highest since 1946, per a Tax Foundation study reported by The Independent. This regime, launched last April with reciprocal levies on dozens of countries including China, is projected to cost the average American household an extra $1,300 this year, up from $1,000 in 2025.

    Amid rising tensions with Beijing, the Trump administration just signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan on February 13, as detailed in the USTR fact sheet. Taiwan will eliminate or reduce 99 percent of its tariff barriers on U.S. industrial and agricultural exports like autos, beef, dairy, and pork, while committing to $44.4 billion in U.S. liquefied natural gas and crude oil purchases through 2029. In return, the U.S. caps tariffs on Taiwan goods at the higher of MFN rates or 15 percent, with exemptions for key products in the semiconductors supply chain. USTR reports two-way trade hit $185 billion in 2024, and industry leaders like the National Milk Producers Federation and National Cattlemen's Beef Association are praising the deal for boosting American exports.

    This Taiwan pact highlights Trump's strategy of rewarding aligned partners while pressuring China. An ECB study via Bloomberg shows U.S. tariffs caused only modest Chinese trade diversion, with exports to the eurozone up just 8 percent last year due more to weak domestic demand than rerouting from America. Still, uncertainty lingers, with Port of Los Angeles volumes down 12 percent in January from tariff fears.

    The Supreme Court may soon rule on Trump's unilateral tariff authority, as The Independent notes, with 60 percent of Americans disapproving per Pew polls.

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  • Trump Strikes $85 Billion Taiwan Trade Deal Amid US-China Tensions, Signaling Strategic Pivot in Global Economic Landscape

    Trump Strikes $85 Billion Taiwan Trade Deal Amid US-China Tensions, Signaling Strategic Pivot in Global Economic Landscape
    Feb 16 2026
    Welcome, listeners, to China Tariff News and Tracker. As tensions simmer in U.S.-China trade relations, President Trump has inked an $85 billion trade deal with Taiwan, according to Fox Business, signaling a strategic pivot amid rising frictions with Beijing. The U.S. Trade Representative's fact sheet details how this Agreement on Reciprocal Trade slashes Taiwan's tariffs on 99 percent of U.S. industrial and agricultural exports, from autos and beef to semiconductors, while the U.S. caps its tariffs on Taiwanese goods at the higher of its Most Favored Nation rate or 15 percent.

    This move underscores Trump's push for reciprocal trade, as outlined in Executive Orders from 2025, liberating American workers from unfair practices. Yet, with China, the October 2025 truce holds U.S. tariffs at 3 percent and Chinese at 10 percent through November 2026, per Times Now News analysis. EVIP Magazine reports Trump and Xi Jinping have scheduled up to four summits in 2026 to prevent escalation, but core disputes over technology exports, semiconductors, and Taiwan persist. Analysts warn Beijing views U.S. restrictions as containment, fueling Xi's drive for self-reliance in the 15th Five-Year Plan launching March 2026.

    China's factories and ports buzz with activity a year into these dynamics, Hellenic Shipping News notes, adapting to the fragile truce. Meanwhile, Trump faces rare Republican pushback on tariffs as polls slide, South China Morning Post highlights, with Supreme Court challenges looming over his emergency powers. Beijing urges sustaining the Xi-Trump consensus, The National reports, while red-lining Taiwan separatism.

    These developments highlight Trump's tariff gamble: rewarding aligned partners like Taiwan while pressuring China. Will summits stabilize flows, or ignite a tech-trade break? Stay tuned as we track it.

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  • Breaking: Trump Tariffs Hit Chinese Imports Hard, Households Face $2,100 Cost as Ecommerce Giants Adapt to New Trade War Rules

    Breaking: Trump Tariffs Hit Chinese Imports Hard, Households Face $2,100 Cost as Ecommerce Giants Adapt to New Trade War Rules
    Feb 15 2026
    Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest on U.S.-China trade tensions under President Trump. This week, a major shift hits the de minimis loophole that let cheap Chinese packages slip into the U.S. tariff-free. ABC News reports that on Wednesday, the tariff on low-value packages—those under $800—was slashed from 120% to 54% under a temporary 90-day trade agreement announced Monday between the U.S. and China. This comes after Trump closed the loophole in May, slamming Shein and Temu with steep duties that jacked up prices—a $10 T-shirt could double to $22, and a $200 luggage set hit $300.

    The move targets fentanyl smuggling, Trump says, with Chinese shippers exploiting the exemption. But imports from China already face a combined 54% tariff rate, potentially costing U.S. households up to $2,100 yearly, per Yale's Budget Lab analysis cited by ABC. Temu responded by pivoting to U.S. sellers, stocking local inventory to dodge tariffs and keep prices steady.

    Meanwhile, China's fighting back smartly. MarketWatch reveals Beijing's "hacking" the system by investing in U.S. firms through debt and tech deals, staying under the 25% ownership threshold to snag taxpayer subsidies from acts like CHIPS and the Inflation Reduction Act. Senior economist Andrew Rechenberg warns this embeds Chinese control in energy, data centers, and high-tech manufacturing, bypassing tariffs entirely. China rerouted exports via Africa and ASEAN last year, boosting its global surplus to $1.2 trillion despite U.S. barriers.

    The human cost? Federal Reserve Bank of New York data shows Americans bore 94% of 2025 tariff burdens, with prices passing through nearly one-for-one. Critics like Dakota Free Press call it a hidden tax hike—$1,300 per household this year alone, per the Tax Foundation—while manufacturing jobs lag.

    As talks unfold, will the 54% hold or climb? Betting markets like Kalshi speculate on July rates. Stay tuned for updates.

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